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A new court filing alleges LBPD knew one of its officers was convicted of battery in Georgia in 2022 for years — but failed to tell defendants, prosecutors and the courts.
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LAHSA officials had refused to disclose the documents, but reversed themselves after weeks of questions by LAist and criticism from attorneys.
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Police Transparency
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Former LBPD officer Erik Suarez was convicted of assault in another state two years after joining the force. Defense attorney alleges police never disclosed it as required. -
An out-of-state conviction came to light in another case, where a defense attorney alleges the officer misrepresented facts to make an arrest. He left LBPD in June. -
For the first time, you can look up serious use of force and police misconduct incidents in California.
LAX People Mover
The opening of the long-awaited LAX People Mover train is getting pushed back, again.
OC corruption scandal
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has experienced an astonishing fall from grace: After years of being a powerbroker, he pleaded guilty and admitted to to conspiracy to steal taxpayer funds. Here's a look at what happens next.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe. -
Two of the laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and a third a year later. They increase transparency in how government contracts are awarded.
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The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights claims people held at Adelanto lack “basic necessities” and medical care
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A major electrical subcontractor on the LAX train says it’s owed tens of millions of dollars from the 2024 global settlement.
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The city may need to return up to $10 million in grants meant for cannabis businesses after a state audit found those funds may not have been spent as intended.
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Costs from settlements and jury trials have grown faster in LA than NYC or Chicago.
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L.A. Homeless Services Authority executives were far behind in turning in required documents for a crucial oversight check, per the lead auditor.
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City Administrative Officer and multiple City Councilmembers say no new funding has been identified.
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A 2020 vote by L.A. County supervisors called for the facility to close without a replacement in one year. A commission says that's not feasible anytime soon.
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell's competing motion was successful.
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Any changes to the composition of L.A. Metro’s Board need to be approved by state lawmakers.
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has met with residents of Lafayette Square.
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